Does hospice provide 24-hour continuous nursing care in the home?
Yes, but only in times of crisis. Generally the home care program provides intermittent, skilled visits on an as-needed basis to support the patient and a primary care giver, often a family member. 24-hour on-call services are provided for emergency or acute care needs. If 24-hour continuous nursing care is necessary, most hospices will provide continuous care for a limited number of days.
